Civil Engineering- Ph D

Group-5
Sl. N. CODE NAME OF THE SUBJECT
1 16 CEE24 Environmental Geo-Technology
2 16 CEE422 Toxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment
3 16CGI24 Web Applications In Geoinformatics
4 16CGI421 Applications of Geoinformatics In Disaster Management
5 16CGI422 Emerging Trends In Geoinformatics
6 16CCT24 Construction Contracts and Specifications
7 16CGT24/16CCS154 Earth and Earth Retaining Structures
8 16CGT422 Reinforced Soil Structures
9 16CHT24 Road Construction Planning and Management
10 16CIM24/ 16CCT23 Pre-Engineered Structures
11 16CSE24/ 16CCT21 Design Concepts of Substructures
12 16CSE421/16CGT421/ Optimization Techniques
16CTE254/16CCS11
13 16CSE422 Design of Industrial Structures
14 16CEM421/ 16CWM253/ Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
16CEE22/16WLM41/ 16CWM151
15 16CEM422 Steel and Composite Construction Technology
16 16WLM24/16WLM422 Ground Water Hydrology

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 01 16 CEE24 Group-5 ENVIRONMENTAL GEO-TECHNOLOGY
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Soil- Pollutant Interaction:Introduction to geo environmental engineering – environmentalcycle – sources,
production and classification of waste – causes ofsoil pollution – factors governing soil-pollutant interaction-
Physicochemicalbehavior and modelling -failures of foundations due topollutants
Module -2 Characterization, Stabilization and DisposalSafe disposal of waste – site selection for land fills –
characterization of land fill sites – waste characterization –stabilityof land fills – current practice of waste disposal-
passivecontaminant system - Hazardous waste control and storage system– mechanism of stabilization - solidification of
wastes – micro andmacro encapsulation – absorption, adsorption, precipitation detoxification –– organic and inorganic
stabilization
Module -3 Transport of Contaminants:Contaminant transport in sub surface – advection – diffusion –dispersion –
governing equations – contaminant transformation –sorption – biodegradation – ion exchange – precipitation –
hydrological consideration in land fill design – ground waterpollution – bearing capacity of compacted fills – pollution
ofaquifers by mixing of liquid waste – protecting aquifers.
Module -4 Detection and Testing MethodsMethodology- review of current soil testing concepts – Proposed approach for
characterization and identification of contaminatedground soil for engineering purposes
Module -5 Remediation of Contaminated Soils:Rational approach to evaluate and remediate contaminated sites –
monitored natural attenuation – exsitu and insitu remediation –solidification, bio – remediation, incineration, soil
washing, electrokinetics, soil heating, verification, bio venting – Ground waterremediation – pump and treat, air
sparging, reactive well applicationof geo synthetics in solid waste management – rigid orflexible liners.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. Wentz, C.A., Hazardous Waste Management, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 1989.
2. Daniel, B.E., Geotechnical practice for waste disposal, Chapman and Hall, London, 1993.
3. Fang, H.Y. Introduction to environmental Geotechnology, CRC press New York, 1997.
4. Lagrega, M.d., Bukingham, P.L., and Evans, J.C., Hazardous Waste Management,McGraw Hill, Inc. Singapore, 1994.

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 02 16 CEE422 Group-5 TOXICOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
ASSESSMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction to toxicology:Significance, Applications, & Importance
Module -2 Introduction to risk assessment:Assessment methods, Human exposure assessment,characterization of health
risks. LD50 & LC50 concentrations
Module -3 Toxicology:Exposure, toxic effects, dose response relationships,carcinogens and non-carcinogens.
Module -4 Toxicology & Epidemiology:Public health & Risk assessment, Epidemiology & its importance
Module -5 Hazard identification, exposure and toxicity assessment, Riskcharacterization, risk communication,
Ecological risk assessment – Monte Carlo methods, case studies.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. LaGrega M.D., Buckingham P.L. and Evans J.C., “Hazardous WasteManagement”- McGraw Hill, New York
2. David G.M, and Haner N.B., “An Applied Approach to Epidemiology andToxicology for Engineers” – Instructor’s
Resource Guide, US Department ofHealth Education and Welfare.
3. World Health Organization Report,” Recommended Health Based Limits inOccupational Exposure to Heavy Metals”
4. Kamrin S. E., “A text book on Primer on Toxicology Principles & Applications”Lewis Publishers.
5. Kalos M.H., and Whitloc P.A, Monte Carlo Methods, Vol. 1, Basics, WileyPublications.
6. Fan A.M & Chang L.W, , ”Toxilogy& Risk Assessment- Principles, Methods &Applications”, Informa Health Care
pubs.
7. Price F.T, Nancy Lane, Briq K.V, , “Environmental Toxiology& Risks Assessment– Recent Advancement in
Environmental Fate & Transport “, ASTM International
8. Landis W.G., Ming-Ho Yu, “Introduction to Environmental Toxicology – Impactsof Chemicals upon Ecological
Systems”, CRC Press

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 03 16CGI24 Group-5 WEB APPLICATIONS IN GEOINFORMATICS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction to Web GIS: Definition, concept of Web GIS, History ofweb GIS, components of web GIS,
internet, web GIS v/s Internet GIS,Fundamentals of computer networking – network environment – network
communication models –protocols – TCP/IP. Applications of web GIS,users and stake holders of web GIS, advantages
and limitations of webGIS, overview of Web GIS.
Client/server Computing: Client – server – glue – client/server systempartition– layered architecture – advantages and
disadvantages of clientserver architecture. Distributed component framework – web mapping –static and interactive web
mapping – open GIS web map server.
Module -2 Distributed geographic information services: Principle – components– logic and data components.
Geographic Markup Language: Principles – characteristics –commercial web mapping programs - mobile GIS.
Distributed GIS indata warehousing and data sharing.
Module -3 Functions of Web GIS: Display of general information for the public,display of planning information,
interactive display of spatialinformation sharing and distribution of spatial data as well asmanagement of spatial data.
Design of User Graphic Interface User friendly interface,characteristics, menus and icons, common terms. Graphic
Appearance -colours, sizes, fonts, scales and arrangement.
Module -4 Web GIS Software. Brands of software used to develop web GIS at theserver and client sides. Evaluation of
different brands, ArcIMS, MapObjects, Mapguide, Map Server, Geomedia web map, Fulcrum,Vectoreyes.
Web GIS Data. Classification of WEB GIS data, Geospatial data, type,characteristics, distribution, GIS interactive maps,
- general maps atregional level, very detailed maps down to lot level. Level of Service(LOS) Level of Contents (LOC)
Level of GIS Functions or Level ofFunctions (LOF). A Cross Tabular Matrix (CTM) approach.
Stake–holders, users, owners and organizations of web GIS, policiesand laws pertaining to web GIS, Watermarking Geo-
Spatial Data.
Module -5 Applications of WEB GIS: Participatory GIS -Web-based GIS ForCollaborative Planning And Public
Participation, Digital Democracy forplanning, web GIS An Aid To Local Environmental Decision-making,web GIS for
regional and local level planning. Community GIS, InternetGIS Applications in intelligent transportation systems,
planning andresource management. E-Governance, Bhoomi project, Bangalore-1,Electronic Government Proposals.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Zhong- Ren Peng, Ming-Hsiang Tsou, (2003) Internet GIS: Distributed GeographicInformation Services for the
Internet and Wireless Networks, Wiley.
2. Korte, G. B., (2001})”The GIS book”: 5th Edition, Onward press, Australia.
3. Cartwright, W., M.P. Peterson, G. Gartner (Eds) “Multimedia Cartography’, Berlm: Springer.
4. Kraak, M., and A. Brown (2001)” Web Cartography: Development and Prospects,London”: Taylor and Francies.
5. Kraak, M. and F. Ormeling (2003) “Cartography: Visualization of GeospatialData”, Delhi: Pearson Education.

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 04 16CGI421 Group-5 APPLICATIONS OF GEOINFORMATICS IN
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction: Definition, classification of disasters, types of Disaster,importance of RS and GIS in Disaster
Management- Reconnaissance,forecast, forewarning systems, Disaster preparedness with respect todifferent disasters.
SDI to facilitate Disaster Management. GIS basedDSS for disaster management. Satellite surveillance for disaster
mitigation.
Module -2 Drought: Drought types, causes, mitigation measures, delineation ofdrought vulnerable areas using RS and
GIS; Drought InformationSystem; Drought monitoring; GIS based drought analysis;Desertification factors, Assessment
of drought impact using RS and GIS.Monitoring vegetative biomass, Drought management- prediction,preparedness,
monitoring of drought., . El-Nino damage assessmentusing RS and GIS.
Earthquakes and Tsunami: Causes of earthquake, prediction ofearthquake, Geomatics in earthquake mitigation, seismic
damageevaluation and loss estimation, RS and GIS application for post-quakerehabilitation, GIS database for previous
earthquakes, space technologyand earthquake prediction, geospatial information system for earthquakedisaster
management, Tsunami- types, causes, RS and GIS applicationsfor post Tsunami damage assessment and rehabilitation
Forest Fire: Forest fire causes, forest fire management using geospatialinformation system, forest fire risk zonation
mapping, forest firemonitoring, forest fire, forecasting system using internet GIS andSatellite Remote Sensing,
delineation of coal fire risk zonation.
Module -3 Cyclones and Floods: Floods types-flash and riverine floods, snowmeltfloods, ice jams, and mud flows;
causes and mitigation measures,flooding potential zonation mapping, flood hazard assessment, flood riskanalysis using
RS and GIS, tropical cyclone monitoring using INSAT,ERS-1,NOAA, and DMSP satellites, RS and GIS in Hurricane
mappingand mitigation, flood disaster monitoring and reporting system, terrainmodeling for flood plain zoning, digital
surface modeling and floodhazard simulation, ice cover monitoring and its role in flooding. Flooddamage impact
minimization, damage assessment in hurricane / tornadoaffected areas. Cyclone tracking, Cyclone warning, cyclone
management.
Module -4 Landslide: Landslides, causes, types, and mitigation measures, landslide zonation, land slide susceptibility
mapping, land slide monitoring,landslide analysis in GIS, geospatial technology for landslidemanagement, sand drift in
Indian desert, topographic and morphometricfeatures affecting in landslide.
Soil Erosion: Types, causes, and mitigation measures, application of RSand GIS for soil erosion and sediment estimation,
RS and GISapplication for desertification studies, desertification studies, estimationof soil erosion, soil erosion mapping
universal soil loss equation andGIS, land degradation studies, sodic soil mapping
Module -5 Volcano: Volcanoes, types causes of volcanoes, hazards of volcanoes,remote sensing of geothermal field,
mapping lava flows, ash falls andlahars, mapping damage, volcano hazard management.
Disaster Management in Human Settlements: Mapping disastervulnerable zones, fire hazards, flood and storm water
inundations,earthquake impact assessment
Recent Trends: The role of Mobile GIS and SDI as an integratedframework in Emergency Management
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Amdahl G (2002) Disaster Response: GIS for Public Safety,Published by ESRI, Redlands California.
2. http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/winter0102articles/gishomeland.html - visited on October 2002.

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 05 16CGI422 Group-5 EMERGING TRENDS IN GEOINFORMATICS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Global and Indian Scenario of Geo-informatics - Current status andRecent Advances in the field of RS, GIS,
Photogrammetry, GPS,products and process, software and hardware.
Global and Indian R&D Organizations: Global Institutions- NASA,ESRI, ERDAS, Canadian Institute of Remote
Sensing, InternationalInstitute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Google, India- ISROand its subunits, NRSA,
SAC, Antrix, IIRS, RRSSCs; State RemoteSensing Centres; Funding Sources for R&D projects; Global andNational
Spatial Data Centres, Satellite data sources and procurementprocedures.
Module -2 World and Indian Space Programmes: Satellites and sensors and theirproducts and applications;
Geoinformatics usage by Government andPrivate Sectors - User Departments of Central Govt. and State Govt. andtheir
major projects: Central - SOI, MOEF, MOUD, MOD, few Casestudies.
Global and Indian Geoinformatics Market: Present trends and futureprospects and problems, GIS BPO in private sector
in India, GIScompanies in India.
Module -3 Global and National Major Initiatives in RS and GIS: Digital Earth,GSDI, 3D Cities, NSDI
Module -4 Education and Training facilities in Geoinformatics: GlobalGeoinformatics Courses, scholarships; Web
Resources for e-learning;eBooks; open sources of free softwares; International Journals, Reviewmagazines, News
Letters, e-journals.
Module -5 Laws and Policy Perspectives and International Co-operations: Lawsand policy matters at international and
national level with respect toSpace, Sea, photogrammetry, data sharing and data security,interoperability; Global and
national Geoinformatics survey reports,case-studies, show cases of best practices.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. “GIS Development”.net, ESRI web site, NCGIA, UCGIA, GoogleEarth, Yahoo Maps, NASA web site, ISROwebsite.

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 06 16CCT24 Group-5 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Agreement, Contract, essential conditions, Indian ContractAct 1872, types of contract, terminology of
contract.Construction Specifications: standard specifications,general specification, development, interpretation.
Module -2 Tender and tender documents: types of bidding, tendernotice, tendering procedure. Construction claims:
extraitem, excess quantity, deficit quantity, price escalation.
Module -3 Dispute resolution mechanism: litigation, arbitration,conciliation, mediation, dispute resolution board.
Contractual Problems: possible contractual problems,creation of claims, development of disputes. Contractdocument:
drafting of clauses, development, andinterpretation, CPWD conditions of contract, FIDICconditions of contract
Module -4 BOT contract: types of contract, PPP framework, types ofrisk, concession agreement, drafting of clauses,
development, and interpretation.
Module -5 Laws affecting Engineers: Labour Law, Sales Tax, VAT,Service Tax, Excise Duty. Relational Contract:
partnering,alliancing, key elements, processes.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCES:
1. Collier, Kieth, “Managing Construction Contracts”
2.S. Ranaga Rao Contract Management and Dispute Resolutions Engineering staffCollege of India January 2008.
3. C. J. Schexnayder and R. E. Mayo, Construction Management Fundamentals,McGraw Hill, New Delhi. 2003
4. General Conditions of Contract, Central Public Works Department, New Delhi,2010
5.D.S. Berrie and B.c. Paulson, Professional construction management includingC.M.,Design construct and general
contracting, McGraw Hill InternationaL, ThirdEdition 1992..
6.V. K. Raina, Construction & Contract Management Practices,SPD, New Delhi

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 07 16CGT24/ GROUP-5 EARTH AND EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES
16CCS154
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Geostatic Stresses: Total, neutral and effective stress inhomogeneous soils, stress diagrams, stresses effected
by Capillarywater and direction of flow of water. Numerical problems
Shear Strength of Soils: Introduction, concept of stresses,Principal stresses, principal planes, Mohr’s construction,
location ofpole, basic concept of shearing resistance, Coulomb’s theory, Mohr-Coulomb’s theory. Numerical problems
Module -2 Determination of Shear strength parameters, stress controlled andstrain controlled tests, classification of shear
tests based ondrainage conditions, stress-strain relationship of clays and sands,concept of critical void ratio,
determination and uses of Skempton’spore pressure coefficients A and B experimentally. Numericalproblems
Module -3 Earth Pressure: Introduction, active and passive earth pressures,earth pressure at rest, Rankine’s theory for
determination of activeand passive earth pressure, coefficient of earth pressure at rest,earth pressure distribution, total
earth pressure and its point ofapplication, determination of tension cracks and critical height forunsupported excavation,
effect of water table on earth pressure,Coulomb’s theory of active and passive earth pressure, Culmann’sand Rebhann’s
graphical methods for determination of active andpassive earth pressures, earth pressure calculations for line loadand/or
uniform strip load acting on the ground surface
Module -4 Stability of Slopes: Introduction, Factor of Safety, slope failure, toeand base failure of finite slopes, analysis
of stability by method ofslices, Taylor’s stability number, effect of water table on slopes,tension cracks
Module -5. Seepage Analysis: Laplace’s equation for two dimensional flow of water through soils, flownets, properties
and uses of flownets, phreatic line, graphical and analytical procedures for determinationof quantity of seepage,
prevailing hydraulic head and exit gradientin homogeneous earth dam, uplift pressure, sketching of flownets for typical
hydraulic structures – weirs, dams, sheet pile walls
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
1. Foundation analysis and design - J E Bowles, McGraw Hill, NY
2. Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice – Karl Terzaghi and R B Peck (1967),John Wiley and Sons, NY
3. Analysis and Design of Foundations and Retaining Structures –SPrakash(1979), SaritaPrakashana, Meerut
Reference Books:
1. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering – S K Garg, Khanna Publications
2. Geotechnical Engineering – C Venkataramaiah, New Age InternationalPublishers

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 08 16CGT422 GROUP-5 REINFORCED SOIL STRUCTURES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Historical background: Introduction to reinforced soil structures,comparison with reinforced cement concrete
structures.
Reinforced Earth: Principles, concepts and Mechanisms of reinforcedearth
Module -2 Materials used, properties, laboratory testing and constructional details,metallic strips, metallic grids,
geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes andgeocomposites, their functions and design principles
Module -3 Geotextiles: Introduction, design methods, function and mechanism,geotextile properties and test methods –
physical, mechanical andhydraulic properties, construction methods and techniques usinggeotextiles
Module -4 Design applications of reinforced soil structures in pavements,embankments, slopes, retaining walls and
foundations, reinforced soilstructures for soil erosion control problems, geosynthetic clay liners
Module -5. Case studies of reinforced soil structures, discussion on currentliterature and design problems
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
1. Designing with Geosynthetics – Koerner R H (1994), Prentice Hall Inc.
2. Reinforcements and Soil Structures – Jones, CJEP (1996), ButterworthPublications
3. Membranes in ground engineering – Rankilor, P R (1985), John Wiley & Sons.
Reference Books:
1. Soil Reinforcement with Geotextiles – Jewel R A (1996), CIRIA
2. Geotextiles hand book – Ingold J S and Miller K S (1988), Thomas Telford Ltd.

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 09 16CHT24 Group-5 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Various types of highway development projects in progress in India and their scope.Factors to be considered
in planning of new highway /expressway / bypass and upgradationof existing roads.
Planning of Road Projects –project management framework, scope, project objectives,project environment, causes of
project failure, project development process
Module -2 Resource planning – human resources, project man power grouping, structuring siteorganisation, construction
materials- classification of construction materials, materialsusage, materials inventory, cost and budget
Module -3 Construction equipment and choice-type, capacity and number, taskconsiderations, cost considerations,
engineering considerations, equipment acquisitionoptions, optimum location of crushing and mixing plants, problems.
Module -4 Time planning – project work breakdown, determining activities involved, assessmentof duration, CPM /
PERT network analysis, work scheduling, methods of workscheduling, factors affecting work scheduling, Problems.
Module -5. Planning Control System – resource production, project cost, project time, codificationand project
management, information system, use of software
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. K.K. Chitkara. “Construction Project Management Planning, Scheduling and Controlling”- Tata McGrawHill
publications
2. S.C. Sharma “Construction Equipment and its Management”- Khanna Publishers3. Peurifoy / Schexnayder
“Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods”-Tata Mc Graw Hill Publications
4. IRC “A Manual for the Application of Critical Path Method to Highway Projects in India”
5. Nhai.org, pmgsy.nic.in websites

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 10 16CIM24/16CCT23 GROUP-5 PRE-ENGINEERED STRUCTURES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Types of RC Prefabricated Structures: Long wall and cross wall large panel buildings- One way andtwo way
prefabricated slabs - Framed buildings with partial and curtain walls, single storey industrial buildings with trusses and
shells - Crane – Gantry systems.
Module -2 Functional Design Principles: Modular coordination – Standardization - Disuniting, Diversity of prefabricates
– Production – Transportation – Erection - Stages of loading and codal provisions-Safety factors - Material properties -
Deflection control - Lateral load resistance - Location and types of shear walls.
Module -3 Floors, Stairs and Roofs: Types of floor slabs – Methods of Analysis and design example ofcored and panel
types and two-way systems - Staircase slab design - Types of roof slabs andinsulation requirements - Description of
joints, behavior and requirements - Deflection control for short term and long term loads - Ultimate strength calculations
in shear and flexure.
Module -4 Walls: Types of wall panels - Blocks of large panels – Curtain partition and load bearing walls Loadtransfer
from floor to wall panels – Vertical loads Eccentricity and stability of wall panels –Use ofDesign curves -Types of wall
joints, their behavior and design – Leak prevention, Joint sealents, sandwich wall panels.
Module -5. Industrial Buildings: Components of single storey industrial sheds with crane gantry systems -Design aspects
of R.C. Roof Trusses - Roof panels R.C. Crane - Gantry Girders - Corbels andcolumns and Wind bracing.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
References:
1. Marashev, V.I.Sigalov, E.Y.Baikov, U.N., “Design of RC Structures”, Mir Publishers, Moscow.
2. “SERC, Design & Construction of Prefabricated Residential & Industrial Buildings”, Organizedby SERC, Chennai.
3. B.Leweicki, “Building with Large Prefabrication”, Elsevier Publishing Co.

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 11 16CSE24/16CCT21 GROUP-5 DESIGN CONCEPTS OF SUBSTRUCTURES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction, Site investigation, In-situ testing ofsoils, Subsoil exploration, Classification offoundations
systems. General requirement offoundations, Selection of foundations, Computationsof Loads, Design concepts.
Module -2 Concept of soil shear strength parameters, Settlementanalysis of footings, Shallow foundations in clay,
Shallow foundation in sand & C-Ф soils, Footings onlayered soils and sloping ground, Design for Eccentric
or Moment Loads.
Module -3 Types of rafts, bearing capacity & settlements of raftfoundation, Rigid methods, Flexible methods,
soilstructureinteraction, different methods of modelingthe soil. Combined footings (rectangular &trapezoidal), strap
footings & wall footings, Raft –super structure interaction effects & general conceptsof structural design, Basement slabs
Module -4 Deep Foundations: Load Transfer in DeepFoundations, Types of Deep Foundations, Ultimatebearing capacity
of different types of piles in differentsoil conditions, Laterally loaded piles, tension piles &batter piles, Pile groups:
Bearing capacity, settlement,uplift capacity, load distribution between piles,Proportioning and design concepts of piles.
Module -5. Types of caissons, Analysis of well foundations, Design principles, Well construction and sinking.
Foundations for tower structures: Introduction,Forces on tower foundations, Selection of foundationtype, Stability and
design considerations, Ringfoundations – general concepts.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Swami Saran – “Analysis & Design of Substructures”- Oxford & IBH Pub.Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1998.
2. Nainan P Kurian – “Design of Foundation Systems”- Narosa PublishingHouse, 1992.
3. R.B. Peck, W.E. Hanson & T.H. Thornburn – “Foundation Engineering”-
Wiley Eastern Ltd.,Second Edition, 1984.4. J.E. Bowles – “Foundation Analysis and Design”- McGraw-Hill Int.
Editions, Fifth Ed., 1996.
5. W.C. Teng – “Foundation Design”- Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 1983.
6. Bureau of Indian Standards:IS-1498, IS-1892, IS-1904, IS-6403, IS-8009,IS-2950, IS-11089, IS-11233, IS-2911 and
all other relevant codes

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 12 16CSE421/16CGT421/ Group-5 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
16CTE254/16CCS11
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction: Introduction to optimization,engineering applications of optimization, Formulationof structural
optimization problems as programmingproblems. Optimization Techniques: Classicaloptimization techniques, single
variableoptimization, multivariable optimization with noconstraints, unconstrained minimization techniques
and algorithms constrained optimization solutions bypenalty function techniques, Lagrange multiplierstechniques and
feasibility techniques.
Module -2 Linear Programming: Linear programming, standardform of linear programming, geometry of linear
programming problems, solution of a system oflinear simultaneous equations, pivotal production ofgeneral systems of
equations, simplex algorithms,revised simpler methods, duality in linearprogramming.
Module -3 Non-linear programming: Non-linear programming,one dimensional minimization methods, elimination
methods, Fibonacci method, golden section method,interpolation methods, quadratic and cubic methods,Unconstrained
optimization methods, direct searchmethods, random search methods, descent methods
Module -4 Constrained optimization techniques such as directmethods, the complex methods, cutting planemethod,
exterior penalty function methods forstructural engineering problems. Formulation andsolution of structural optimization
problems bydifferent techniques
Module -5. Geometric programming: Geometric programming,conversion of NLP as a sequence of LP/ geometric
programming.
Dynamic programming: Dynamic programmingconversion of NLP as a sequence of LP/ Dynamicprogramming
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Spunt, “Optimum Structural Design”- Prentice Hall
2. S.S. Rao, “Optimization – Theory and Practice”- Wiley Eastern Ltd.
3. Uri Krisch, “Optimum Structural Design”- McGraw Hill
4. Richard Bronson, “Operation Research”- Schaum’s Outline Series
5. Bhavikatti S.S.- “Structural optimization using sequential linearprogramming”- Vikas publishing house

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 13 16CSE422 GROUP-5 DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1Analysis of industrial building for Gravity and Windload. Analysis and design of framing components
namely, girders, trusses, gable frames
Module -2 Analysis and design of gantry column (steppedcolumn / column with bracket), purlins, girts,bracings
including all connections.
Module -3 Analysis of transmission line towers for wind load anddesign of towers including all connections.
Module -4 Forms of light gauge sections, Effective widthcomputation of unstiffened, stiffened, multiplestiffened
compression elements of cold formed lightgauge sections. Concept of local buckling of thinelements. Limiting width to
thickness ratio. Postbuckling strength.
Module -5. Concept of Pre- engineered buildings, Design ofcompression and tension members of cold formedlight gauge
sections, Design of flexural members(Laterally restrained / laterally unrestrained).
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Bureau of Indian Standards, IS800-2007, IS875-1987, IS-801-1975.Steel Tables, SP 6 (1) – 1984
2. N Subramanian- “Design of Steel Structure” oxford University Press
3. B.C. Punmia, A.K. Jain “Design of Steel Structures”, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi.
4. Ramchandra and VirendraGehlot “ Design of Steel Structures “ Vol 1 andVol.2, Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur
5. Duggal “Limit State Design of Steel Structures” TMH

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 14 16CEM421/16CWM253/ GROUP-5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
16CEE22/16WLM41/ AND MANAGEMENT
16CWM151
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction – Environment and its interaction with human activities. Environmental
imbalances, basic concepts of E.I.A., Element of E.I.A. Environmental attributes, Indicators – Screening
and Scoping Environmental Impact Statement (E.I.S).
Module -2 Environmental Setting – Environmental Inventory, environmental indicators – Parameters,
Indicators for terrestrial subsystems, Indicators for aquatic subsystems, socio-economic indicators,
indicators for health and nutrition.
Module -3 Environmental Impact Assessment methodologies – Important consideration for choosing a
methodology ; categorization of methodologies. Review criteria, Environmental Management
Plan(EMP). Step by step procedure for preparing on E.I.A. Prediction and Assessmentof Impacts on the
Air Environment, on the surface water environment, on vegetation & wild life.
Module -4 Public participation in Environmental Decision making, practical consideration in preparing
EIA and Statements, salient features of project activity.
Prediction and Assessment of impacts on soil and ground water environment; On the biological
environment, on the socio –economic environment.
Prediction and Assessment of impacts on the cultural environment. Decision methods for evaluation of
alternatives, public participation.
Module -5. Environmental Audit – Environmental legislation, objectives Environmental Audit, types,
audit protocol, evaluation of audit data and preparation of audit report.
Preparation of Impact Assessment for some industries and case studies – standard and mandatory
requirements.EIA for various civil engineering projects.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
References:
1. Canter L.W. Mc. Graw Hill Publication Publication Co., 1st Edition 1996
2. Jain, R.K. , Urban, L.V. Stray, G.S. “Environmental Impact Analysis” Van Nastrand Reinhold
Company, 2nd Edition, 2004
3. Anjaneyulu, VallManickam., Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies, B.S.Publications, 1st
Edition, 2000
4. Ran J.G. & Wooten, D.C., Environmental Impact Assessment” McGraw Hill PublicationCompany, 2nd
Edition, 1999
5. Methodologies, Guidelines for the integrated Environmental evaluation of water
ResourcesDevelopment, UNESCO/UNEP, Paris, 1990.
6. Betty Bowers Mariott, “A Practical Guide on EnvironmentImpact Assessment”

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 15 16CEM422 GROUP-5 STEEL AND COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 Introduction: Materials, classification and properties Structural steel sections and data Behaviorof steel
structures: Steel water tanks, Chimneys and Stacks, Bridge Structures, Building Frames, Steel Space grids.
Module -2 Structural Steel Detailing: Symbols, layout drawings, shop detail drawings, assembly marking.Structural steel
fabrication: Methods - tools, equipment and practices, Punching, Reaming anddrilling, cutting Operations, fittings,
fasteners, bolting, riveting and welding, Assembly,inspection, cleaning, sand blasting and painting: Transportation of
fabricated components,Storage and handling.
Module -3 Erection of steel structures : Erection equipment, erection tools, methods of erection, sectionsequence field
connections, detailing to facilitate erection. Specifications, Estimating and costing steel work. Fire protection of steel
construction Maintenance and repair of steel structures
Module -4 Composite Constructions Introduction to composite construction, basic concepts, types ofcomposite,
Constructions Steel concrete composite, Analysis and of composite beams Compositefloors.
Module -5. Shear connectors: functions & types Steel concrete composite columns, columns subjected toaxial loads and
moments. Encased composite construction of beams and columns, concepts anddesign.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
References:
1. Ramachandra, ‘Design of steel structures’, Standard Book House, New Delhi
2. Bryan E.R., ‘The stressed skin design of steel buildings’
3. Malhotra M.M. ‘Design of Steel Structures’
4. BreskerBoro, ‘Design of steel Structures’
5. Dayaratnam, ‘Design of Steel Structures’.
6. IS:11384, IRC-22
7. Composite Structures, G M Sabnis
8. “Composite Construction, Design for Buildings”, Viest et al., 1997, ASCE/McGraw-Hill, Inc.
9. “Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details” Edited by Akbar Tamboli,McGraw Hill

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 16 16WLM24/16WLM422 GROUP-5 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY
Exam Hours:03 Exam Marks:100
Module -1 General Water Balance, Regional Ground Water Balance, Distribution of Subsurface Water, Different Types
of Aquifers, Heterogeneity and Anisotropy, Occurrence of Ground Water in Hydro Geological Formations, Structure and
Types of Wells. –Problems on estimation of basic parameters.
Module -2 Governing Equation of Groundwater Flow in Aquifers. Derivation of General Differential Equations for
Ground Water Flow, Regional Ground Water Problems, Governing Equations for Transient Flow Conditions.
Module -3 Models for Ground Water Analysis: Introduction, Major Applications of Ground water Models, Numerical
Modelling of Groundwater Systems, Groundwater Modelling by the Finite Difference (FD). –Problems. Pollution of
Groundwater: Hydrodynamic Dispersion of Pollutants in Groundwater Environment (Advection dispersion, Molecular
diffusion)Optimization models for management of groundwater quantity and quality.
Module -4 Well Hydraulics: Analysis of Steady Radial Flow Towards a Well in a confined Aquifer, Dupuit Forcheimmer
(DF) Theory of free Surface Flow For Steady Flow in Unconfined Aquifers, Analysis of Steady Radial Flow in Laterally
Stratified Phreatic Aquifers. Problems on well Hydraulics
Module -5. Artificial Recharge: Spreading methods, Induced-recharge method, Recharge-well method, Subsurface dams,
Wastewater discharge, Recharge by urban storm runoff, Case history. Geophysical Methods in Groundwater Exploration,
Introduction, Electrical Resistivity Method, Analytical Derivation for Resistivity in Vertical Electrical Sounding, Seismic
Retraction Method, Determination of Aquifer Thickness, Geologic and Hydrologic methods, Hydrogeologic well
logging, Tracer techniques.
Question paper pattern:
• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 20 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Reference Books:
1. A. K. Rastogi., Numerical Groundwater Hydrology, Penram International Publishing (India)Pvt.Ltd.2007.
2. Todd D.K. & Mays, L.W., “Ground Water Hydrology”, 3 Ed, Wiley.
3. Raghunath H.M., “Ground Water”, New Age Publishers, 2007.

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